Publisher description for Community resources for older adults : programs and services in an era of change / Robbyn R. Wacker, Karen A. Roberto.
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An in-depth review of policy and programs for the "aging network"
How have programs for older adults evolved? Who uses these resources? How are they delivered? And what challenges do service providers face in meeting the needs of the aging baby-boom generation? Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change, Third Edition, answers these and other critical questions by providing a theoretical framework for understanding the forces that shape older adults’ likelihood to seek assistance.
New to the Third Edition
Examines the new policies developed over the past five years as well as recent changes in the Older Americans Act
Contains updated descriptions of the programs and services—both public and private—available to older adults
Includes updated tables and figures depicting current census data
Emphasizes diversity and cultural competence issues
Provides prevalent best-practice examples of community programs across the nation Also available with this book
An updated Instructor’s Manual with supplemental materials for each chapter. Included are annotated lists of teaching resources, testing material, and a disk containing PowerPoint overheads.
Intended Audience
This book is intended for upper undergraduate and graduate courses on community services, and programs for the elderly found in gerontology departments and departments of social work.
Library of Congress subject headings for this publication:
Older people -- Services for -- United States.
Community health services for older people -- United States.
Old age assistance -- United States.
Older volunteers in social service -- United States.